Mechanical Project Engineer

RPS Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their Building Services Team. The role involves delivering innovative projects across various sectors and requires collaboration with clients and other engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates hold a relevant Level 8 degree and possess a strong foundation in mechanical building services design, with a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Training and clear career pathways

Hybrid working support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy practice.
• Knowledge of low-carbon design principles, nZEB, and Part L compliance.
• Established relationships with public and private clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and engage in all project phases from concept to handover.
• Collaborate with team members and represent RPS values in client meetings.
• Perform site visits during construction to monitor progress and quality.

Skills

Mechanical building services design

HVAC

Thermal modelling

BIM

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES thermal modelling

Job description

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We have a career opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer who will contribute as a key member of our Building Services Team. This is a hybrid role, primarily based in Dublin or Cork, with offices also available in Galway, Kilkenny, and Sligo.

Our Building Services Team includes enthusiastic and experienced engineers from Graduate to Director level, working closely with clients, architects, and engineers to deliver projects across various sectors. Current projects include healthcare buildings for the HSE, schools, universities, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and port infrastructure. We are committed to professional development and support our employees in gaining Chartered Engineer status. You will work within a team focused on sustainability and low-carbon initiatives, reducing energy demand, and utilizing renewable energy sources.

About the role:

You will be based in Cork or Dublin and work under a senior engineer on all project phases, from concept to handover. Responsibilities include feasibility studies, design using calculation spreadsheets, IES thermal modelling, AutoCAD, and Revit. Site visits during construction to monitor progress and quality are also required. You will collaborate with team members, architects, structural engineers, and attend client meetings, representing RPS values.

Qualifications:

• Industry-related Level 8 Degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering
• Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or CIBSE (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consultancy practice
• Experience in various sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Data Centres
• Proven track record in mechanical building services design and coordination
• Knowledge of low-carbon design principles, nZEB, Part L compliance
• Established relationships with public and private clients
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with BIM and Revit

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Core building services design including HVAC, controls, utilities, drainage
• Feasibility studies, scheme and detailed design, specifications, cost estimates, tendering, construction, and commissioning
• Engagement with clients, design teams, and contractors
• Applying BIM Level 2 standards and coordinating models
• Team collaboration from inception to completion
• Thermal modelling and calculation software expertise
• Business development support

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships
• Self-motivated and career-oriented
• Committed to continuous learning and development

Why RPS for you?

Join us to work on innovative projects, with diverse perspectives and ideas. We value respect, diversity, and contribution from everyone. Our flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working, support your work-life balance. We are dedicated to your professional growth through training and clear career pathways. At RPS, you are part of the solution, not just a number.

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Since January 2023, RPS is part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with 27,000 employees worldwide. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, solving complex problems globally, with support every step of the way.

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